Using The Monitor; Setting The Timing Mode - ViewSonic PF815 User Manual

Using the Monitor

Setting the Timing Mode

Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the
screen image and minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the
resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency;
example 75 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView
to adjust the screen image.
The recommended timing mode for this monitor is:
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz.
To set the Timing Mode:
Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows
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Settings > Desktop Area (Screen Area for Windows 95 and newer) > set the
resolution.
Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.
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NOTE: To minimize the adjustments required for an optimal screen image,
select a timing mode from the Preset Timing Modes table below.
VGA 640 x 400 @ 70 Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75 Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
WARNING: Do NOT set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the
maximum refresh rate; doing so may result in permanent damage to your
monitor.
Timing Modes with Maximum Refresh Rates
2048 x 1536 NI @ 75 Hz
1920 x 1440 NI @ 80 Hz
1856 x 1392 NI @ 82 Hz
1792 x 1344 NI @ 85 Hz
1600 x 1200 NI @ 95 Hz
(NI = Non Interlaced)
Preset Timing Modes
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz
VESA 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz
VESA 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz
VESA (GTF) 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz
Macintosh 1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 NI @ 110 Hz
1152 x 864 NI @ 129 Hz
1024 x 768 NI @ 144 Hz
800 x 600 NI @ 180 Hz
640 x 480 NI @ 180 Hz
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